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| Alder |
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| DESCRIPTION |
Alder wood is dull, light reddish-brown with darker lines or streaks formed by broad rays. Straight grained, with fine texture but without luster.
Weighs an average of 33 lbs cu. ft. |
| BOTANICAL NAME |
Alnus Glutinosa |
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OTHER NAMES
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Aune (France), Eis (Netherlands, Erle (Germany), Hannoki (Japan) |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
Moderate bending classification with low bending strength and resistance to shock loads. Very low stiffness but with medium crushing strength. There is a pronounced tendency for checks to occur on the ends of bends when setting. |
| WORKING PROPERTIES |
It has a low cutting resistance and is easy to work if cutting edges are sharp. Slight blunting effect on cutters. Nails and screws satisfactorily, glues well, stains and polishes to a good finish. |
| DURABILITY |
Liable to attack by common furniture beetle. It is perishable, but permeable by preservative treatment. |
| SEASONING |
Dries fairly rapidly with little degradation and is stable in service. |
| USES |
Turning, broom and brush backs, hat blocks, rollers for textiles, toys, wooden clog shoes, small laminated items, utility plywood, veneers. |
| COMMENTS |
Gnarled pieces are used in Japan for decorative purposes. |
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